Special Education Self Contained Behavior Teacher

Job Title

Provide students with significant behavioral and/or social-emotional needs with a structured, supportive learning environment designed to promote academic, behavioral, and social success. Implement individualized instruction and intensive behavior supports aligned to student IEPs using research-based practices and data-driven decision making.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate in core content being taught.
• ESL certification required or must be obtained within district guidelines.
• Crisis intervention training (e.g., CPI, Handle With Care) preferred.

• Knowledge of emotional/behavioral disorders, autism spectrum disorders, and trauma-informed practices.
• Knowledge of ARD/IEP processes and Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) development and implementation.
• Strong skills in behavior management, de-escalation, and crisis intervention.
• Ability to design and implement structured learning environments using visual supports, schedules, and routines.
• Knowledge of functional behavior assessments (FBA) and data collection methods.

• Student teaching, internship, or experience in a behavior or structured learning setting preferred.
• Experience working with students exhibiting challenging behaviors is highly preferred.

Domain 1:
Planning

• Develop and implement IEP-aligned lesson plans that integrate academic instruction with behavioral and social-emotional goals.
• Use data from FBAs, BIPs, and academic assessments to plan instruction and interventions.
• Design structured schedules and routines to maximize predictability and engagement.
• Plan for generalization of skills across settings.

Domain 2:
Instruction

• Deliver differentiated instruction using evidence-based strategies (e.g., explicit instruction, task analysis, modeling, reinforcement systems).
• Implement BIPs with fidelity and consistency.
• Teach replacement behaviors, self-regulation strategies, and social skills.
• Provide frequent feedback and reinforcement to promote positive behavior and engagement.
• Adjust instruction based on ongoing progress monitoring and behavioral data.

Domain 3:
Learning Environment

• Establish a safe, structured, and predictable classroom environment.
• Implement proactive behavior management systems, including reinforcement systems and visual supports.
• Use de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies to maintain safety.
• Maintain appropriate student-to-staff interactions that promote dignity and respect.
• Ensure safety of all students, including those requiring close supervision.

Domain 4:
Professional Practices and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with general education teachers, behavior specialists, counselors, and related service providers.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of behavior data, IEP progress, and interventions.
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding student progress and behavior.
• Participate in ARD meetings and professional development.
• Comply with all federal, state, and district regulations.
• Reflect on instructional and behavioral practices to improve student outcomes.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Provide or supervise personal care as needed per IEP.
• Train and supervise paraprofessionals in implementation of instructional and behavioral supports.
• Assist in development and revision of FBAs and BIPs.
• Support student transitions within the school environment.
• Participate in campus duties and extracurricular activities as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise and direct assigned paraprofessional staff.

Working Conditions

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, and movement.
• May require physical restraint of students in accordance with district policy and training.
• Possible exposure to aggressive behaviors.
• Exposure to biological hazards and blood borne pathogens.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties and may be modified as needed.